Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 118219

Weather: Tourism

Tabled: 5 March 2026
Answered: 13 March 2026

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

ConservativeThirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has held discussions with the Met Office on steps to encourage more detailed presentation of weather information to support the visitor economy.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan
The Public Weather Service (PWS) Customer Group has been working closely with the Met Office to strengthen the focus on supporting the outdoor economy, including tourism, through the Thrive theme within the PWS Customer Service Agreement. To enhance this ...

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